How to Grow a Beautiful Flower Garden for Less Than Ten Dollars

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By wendyr
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Being a frugal gardener, I've learned how to grow beautiful flower gardens without spending much money. Here is a way you can have a beautiful flower garden for less than $10.00.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Ten Dollars
Garden Space

Step 1

Purchase some *easy* to grow annual flowers such as Zinnias and Poppies. Main Street Seed and Supply Company sells 600 California Giant Zinnia seeds for $1.95, 1000 Tumbelina Zinnia seeds for $1.95, and 34,500 Double Shirley or Corn-Red Poppy seeds for $1.95. With shipping those three packages of seeds will cost $8.85.
Step 2

When danger of frost is gone, direct sow your seeds into your garden bed.
Step 3

Water frequently and watch for sprouts. When sprouts appear, water less often and fertilize as needed.
Step 4

Enjoy your inexpensive blooming flower garden. You can continue to get your zinnias to bloom throughout the summer by dead heading (cutting off old flowers).